Brand Measures Sponsorship ROI
Proving Influencer Marketing Value
Consumer brand NatureFresh uses channel analytics to measure YouTube sponsorship ROI, comparing creator metrics before and after campaigns.
Jennifer Walsh
Director of Influencer Marketing, NatureFresh Foods
Chicago, IL
Manages influencer program for a $200M natural foods brand. Responsible for proving ROI to leadership.
Note: Illustrative example based on common brand use cases
“Leadership wants ROI numbers, not vanity metrics. Channel analytics help me show actual performance: views delivered, engagement generated, cost efficiency.”
“For each sponsorship, I track the creator's video performance against their averages. Did we get above-average engagement? How does cost-per-view compare across creators? Data justifies budget.”
ROI Accountability
Influencer marketing spend required justification with concrete performance data.
Pain Points Before NoteLM
- ✗Leadership demanded ROI proof
- ✗Vanity metrics insufficient
- ✗No standard measurement approach
- ✗Budget at risk without data
- ✗Creator comparisons difficult
Comprehensive ROI Framework
NoteLM Channel Analytics provided the data foundation for measuring sponsorship performance.
How They Used NoteLM
- ✓Tracked video performance vs. creator averages
- ✓Calculated cost-per-view and CPE
- ✓Compared efficiency across creators
- ✓Built performance benchmarks
- ✓Created ROI reports for leadership
Before & After Results
Quantified impact of using NoteLM tools
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROI reporting | Vague | Data-backed | Defensible |
| Budget retention | At risk | 100% | Secure |
| Cost efficiency | Unknown | +30% | Optimized |
| Leadership support | Skeptical | Confident | Full buy-in |
The Full Story
How NoteLM transformed their workflow
Background
Jennifer's influencer budget was under scrutiny. Leadership wanted proof that sponsorships delivered value, not just impressions.
Discovery
NoteLM Channel Analytics provided the data she needed: historical averages, video-level performance, engagement rates. This enabled meaningful ROI calculations.
Implementation
For each sponsorship, Jennifer compares: video views vs. creator average, engagement vs. typical, cost per thousand views, cost per engagement. She aggregates into quarterly ROI reports.
Results
Leadership now fully supports influencer marketing. Budget was retained and grew 20%. Cost efficiency improved 30% by favoring proven performers. She has a repeatable measurement system.
What's Next
Jennifer is developing an influencer marketing measurement framework and presenting her methodology at industry conferences.
Key Takeaways
- Data-backed ROI reporting justifies influencer budgets
- Performance vs. creator averages shows true value
- Cost efficiency metrics enable optimization
- Consistent measurement builds leadership confidence
- ROI frameworks make influencer marketing accountable
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this use case
What metrics show YouTube sponsorship ROI?
Views delivered (vs. creator average), engagement rate, cost-per-view (CPV), cost-per-engagement (CPE), and downstream metrics like traffic and conversions if trackable. Context vs. averages matters.
How do you compare ROI across different creators?
Normalize to CPV or CPE. A $10K deal delivering 500K views ($0.02 CPV) beats a $5K deal delivering 100K views ($0.05 CPV). Compare efficiency, not just spend.
What's a good cost-per-view for YouTube sponsorships?
Varies by niche and creator size. Generally $0.02-0.10 is acceptable. Lower is better. Compare against your own historical benchmarks and category norms.
How do you get baseline data for ROI comparison?
NoteLM provides historical averages. Compare sponsored video performance to creator's typical content. If sponsored video exceeds averages, that's positive indicator.
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Key Takeaways
- 1Data-backed ROI reporting justifies influencer budgets
- 2Performance vs. creator averages shows true value
- 3Cost efficiency metrics enable optimization
- 4Consistent measurement builds leadership confidence
- 5ROI frameworks make influencer marketing accountable
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